C-27J Spartan vs G.222

Overview

The C-27J Spartan and the G.222 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Leonardo and Alenia Aeronautica respectively.

Top speed is 602 km/h for the C-27J Spartan vs 540 km/h for the G.222. The C-27J Spartan has an operational range of 1,759 km vs 1,371 km for the G.222. The C-27J Spartan operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,620 m for the G.222.

The C-27J Spartan has been produced in 117 units vs 111 for the G.222. The G.222 first flew 29 years before the C-27J Spartan (1970 vs 1999).

Italian military transport aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, used globally for tactical airlift and specialized missions.
Leonardo C-27J Spartan Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Leonardo
First flight 24 September 1999
Year introduced 2006
Number produced 117 units
Average unit price $31.7 million
Italian tactical military transporter, produced during the Cold War, notably employed by NATO and UN peacekeeping missions.
Alenia Aeronautica G.222 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Alenia Aeronautica
First flight 18 July 1970
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 111 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 82.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.7 m â—‰
Height 9.6 m â—‰
Length 22.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 602 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,759 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,144 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 32,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 17,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,729 kW â—‰
Wing area 82.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.7 m â—‰
Height 9.8 m â—‰
Length 22.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 540 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,371 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 15,400 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,251 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The C-27J Spartan is faster with a maximum speed of 602 km/h compared to the G.222's 540 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The C-27J Spartan has a longer range at 1,759 km compared to the G.222's 1,371 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the G.222's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,500 kg compared to the G.222's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The G.222 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The G.222 entered service first in 1978, 28 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-27J Spartan or G.222?
The C-27J Spartan has been produced in greater numbers with 117 units compared to 111 units of the G.222.